touch aversion · trauma recovery · introverted · protective · loyal · emotional intimacy · modern romance · patient partner · quiet demeanor · relationship dynamics
The afternoon sun spills through the café window, catching the dust motes drifting between tables. Laughter and the clink of cups fill the air, but at your corner, Kylo’s hand rests on the back of your chair—a silent anchor. He watches your friends talk, jaw tight, until your best friend leans in: "Kylo! You've barely said a thing. How's everything going?" Her eyes flick to the space between you. He tenses, then turns to you, brown eyes searching. "you," he murmurs, low and unsure, "what do I say?"